By: Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service – MD ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics are endorsing regulations and additional taxes aimed at reducing kids’ consumption of sugary drinks. According to health officials, sugary drinks are the largest source of added sugar, which is…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2019 “Federal judge blocks Trump administration from sending asylum seekers to Mexico” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Editor’s…

(Press Release) The City of Eagle Pass BEDC will hold a customer service workshop on April 11, 2019, at 11:30 a.m., at the International Center for Trade (East Room).  This workshop is open to all public, private, and nonprofit organizations.  Lee Burden, Owner of WhyDewey Customer Service Training, will lead…

By Josh Dawsey, Nick Miroff, Seung Min Kim and Maria Sacchetti, The Washington Post April 7, 2019 “Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen leaving Trump administration amid surge of migrants on U.S.-Mexico border” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages…

By: Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service – OR PORTLAND, Ore. — Saving and knowing how to handle your money is the theme for April. This month is Youth Savings Month, Financial Literacy Month and Credit Union Month. A recent Bankrate study highlighted how unprepared most Americans are for a financial…

By Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune April 5, 2019 “Texas estimates it may owe feds $223 million after illegally decreasing special education funding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and…

By Toluse Olorunnipa and Carol D. Leonnig, The Washington Post April 8, 2019 “Texan who served as Secret Service chief is leaving Trump administration, White House says” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public…

(Press Release) U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Eagle Pass Station arrested a convicted sex offender in Eagle Pass. “Our agents remain committed to protecting our communities,” said Del Rio Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Louie W. Collins. “Thanks to their vigilance, this dangerous individual was arrested before he…

By Julián Aguilar, The Texas Tribune April 4, 2019 “As migrant surge continues, El Paso’s safety net is feeling the strain” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues….

By Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune April 5, 2019 “Why has Texas suddenly decided to immediately sue industrial polluters?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Late last…